Psychology 2032A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Physical Abuse, Impulsivity, Psychopathy

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2032A/B
• Professor: Laura Melnyk

Document Summary

Risk is regarded as a range the individual can vary in the degree to which he or she is dangerous. Before, it was considered a dichotomy: the individual was either dangerous or not dangerous. In the case of adolescent offenders, judge can decide to apply adult criminal sanctions depending on age, type of offence and risk level. Risk also plays a role in decisions about whether a youth should be sent to secure custody. [they go to this when they"re considered high risk]: an important issue in risk assessment in criminal settings is the disclosure of information about potential risk. This disclosure must be considered in light of the solicitor-client privilege that is fundamental to criminal proceedings: a new category of dangerous persons was created, referred to as long-term offenders. To be declared a long-term offender, a person must pose a substantial risk for violently reoffending. Risk assessment is a core component of this legislation.